Live Recordings
The 14 & 15 July shows were set to be recorded for a live album, but Bowie refused to pay the musicians more than scale wages. This led to a revolt by the band, who refused to play until they were paid $5000 a piece. Bowie acquiesced only 20 minutes before curtain time.
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